Patient Care Technician- 4C Ortho-Surgical - 60% Nights - Downtown Campus

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Patient Care Technician for the 4C Ortho-Surgical unit. This part-time role involves assisting with patient care, maintaining cleanliness, and performing basic treatments under RN supervision. The position requires night shifts on Fridays and Saturdays, offering a comprehensive benefits package including paid vacation and health insurance options.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance options

Dental insurance options

Life insurance options

Disability insurance options

Generous retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assists with patient care activities under RN supervision.
• Maintains a clean and neat environment in the patient care area.
• Performs basic treatments and checks.

Skills

Patient Care

Communication

Job description

Patient Care Technician- 4C Ortho-Surgical - 60% Nights - Downtown Campus

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with patient care activities and implementation of nursing care plan as directed by the RN. Recognizes and reports condition changes to the nurse.
• Checks and restocks patient care areas and unit supplies per unit policy.
• Maintains a clean and neat environment in the patient care area.
• Performs all duties in compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Maintains knowledge base and continuing education to ensure compliance, and other guidelines. Notifies management of any breaches of standards and contributes to improvement processes.
• Performs basic treatments, such as passive range of motion, simple dressing changes, and skin care.
• Performs blood glucose meter and quality control checks per unit policy.
• Provides selected patient care activities under RN supervision such as, bathing, feeding, assistance with other activities of daily living. May document vital signs and selected care activities.
• Recognizes changes in patient's condition and relates variances to the RN/LPN.
• May perform patient video monitoring functions, including maintaining visual observation at all times, re-direct patients, and report concerns to nursing staff.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Percent of Time: 60%
Schedule: Every Friday & Saturday, Night shift, 1830-0700

Location: Downtown Campus
Pay Differentials: Shift differentials for evening andnight.
Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Relocation Assistant available to qualified applicants.https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits

Benefits Highlights:

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 10calendar days. This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. For questions or additional information, please contact Penni Berger at [e-mail]

Please include a resume in your application.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose anyconviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

Additional Information

• Appointment Type: Merit
• Schedule: Part-time
• Work Modality Options: On Campus

Compensation

Contact Information

Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, [phone] or [e-mail] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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